A Physician Has Ordered Peak and Trough Levels of a Medication

question 24

Multiple Choice

A physician has ordered peak and trough levels of a medication. When would the nurse schedule the trough level specimen?

• A) Before administering the first dose
• B) Immediately after the first dose
• C) 30 minutes before the next dose
• D) 24 hours after the last dose

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